The 'Dora and the Lost City of Gold' meme stems from the 2019 live-action adaptation of the beloved children's series. While the movie was intended as a family adventure, the internet quickly turned stills of Isabela Merced’s portrayal of Dora into comedic gold. Most memes focus on the contrast between Dora's earnest, high-energy personality and the gritty or surreal situations she is placed into. Whether she is looking through binoculars with intense focus or appearing surprisingly fierce in the jungle, the template is a favorite for mocking over-preparedness or the absurdity of childhood icons facing real-world stakes.